Motor vehicle mechanics text book
By F.K.Sully
With foreword by W.E.Park
Book date 1957
Book size just under A5 with 237 pages hardback with dust cover
Contents
Foreword
Introduction
Part 1 Calculations, science and drawing
Units, mensuration, geometry, trigonometry, speed and acceleration, mass and weight, specific gravity, acceleration due to gravity, density, force, work, power, torque, work done by torque, principle of moments, centre of gravity, couple, inertia force, centrifugal force, mean piston speed, friction force, pressure, atmospheric pressure, gauge and absolute pressure, stress, temperature, conversion of temperatures, absolute scale of temperatures, general gas law, unit of heat, specific heat, quantity of heat, water equivalent, latent heat, transfer of heat, conversion of energy, mechanical equinalent of heat, coefficient of linear expansion, first angle orthographic projection
Part 2 Motor vehicle technology
Chassis, front wheel assembly, power unit, mechanical efficiency, volumetric efficiency, curves of I M E P , I H P , B H P , B M E P and torque, thermal efficiency, compression ratio, detonation, pre-ignition, single and multi cylinder engines, firing order, valve layout, engine components, engine lubrication, viscosity, additives, lubrication system, cooling system, air cooling, water cooling, frost precautions, maintenance, overheating, fuels, octane number, volatility, calorific value, blending agents, fuel system, carburation, air cleaners, ignition system, clutch, gearbox, universal joints, back axle, torque reaction and driving thrust, braking system, compression - ignition engines, service and maintenance
Condition
The dust cover is complete with a little wear
The book itself is very good
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